The last of the East Lancashire lines into Preston finally closed in 1972 and very little railway infrastructure is visible on the embankments and cuttings. However, just to the north of the site of Whitehouse North Junction, at the point where there was a crossover, this heavy timber contraption, still with metal rodding attached, lies at the side of the greenway. The triangle of chords at Whitehouse all still carry footpaths and the network of routes link up to provide a well used link from south of the Ribble into Preston city centre.
Location: Whitehouse North Junction (former)
Original line: Preston Branch (East Lancashire Railway)
Photographer: Mark Bartlett
Contact photographer: Mark Bartlett
Date: 05/12/2019
Image number: 71489